1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 393 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Sierra | Corvette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |